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Original vintage named U.S. Marine Corps officer's garment/uniform bag personalized:
“BRAD SLENNING
LIEUTENANT COLONEL
U.S. MARINES”
with Naval Aviation-style wings displayed above the name.
Research strongly identifies the named officer as Lieutenant Colonel Bradford Noel Slenning, USMC.
Official U.S. government and Marine Corps historical records document Bradford N. Slenning's military career beginning with his appointment as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1946.
During the Korean War, official Marine Corps history identifies Captain Bradford N. Slenning as Commanding Officer of Headquarters Squadron, Marine Aircraft Group 12 (MAG-12), beginning May 15, 1953.
Published military award records additionally identify Bradford N. Slenning, USMC service number 0-43064, as a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross for aerial operations against enemy forces in Korea and report a Gold Star in lieu of a second Distinguished Flying Cross. The original award citation has not been independently verified by the seller.
The U.S. Congressional Record later lists Bradford N. Slenning among Marine Corps officers for permanent appointment to the grade of Lieutenant Colonel in 1964, corresponding directly with the rank appearing on this bag's original personalized leather identification panel.
The Marine Corps Historical Reference Branch additionally maintains a digitized biographical file under his full name, “Slenning, Bradford Noel.”
An unusual named piece of USMC aviation history with documented Korean War association.
Bag remains in vintage used condition with age-related wear, staining, discoloration and wear to the leather identification panel and hardware. Please examine all photographs carefully for condition.
Historical documents shown/referenced are provided for research and provenance
purposes. No claim is made that this particular bag accompanied Slenning during combat operations in Korea. Photo is from USMS archives Photo not included
